Westin La Quinta Golf Resort

The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort is the Costa del Sol's newest gem and a paradise in the heart of Marbella's Valley of Golf. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. The resort is set within splendid gardens and features swimming pools, restaurants, bars, sauna, fitness center and an oriental massage center. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Every room opens to a private balcony, ideal for enjoying fairway views and Mediterranean temperatures. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. It's easy to see why they were recently awarded the "Annual Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design" in the category of Best Guest Room Worldwide. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). A golfer's dream, the resort has its own Golf Desk and is adjacent to the La Quinta Golf & Country Club, which features 27 championship holes of golf distributed in 3 nine-hole courses, 3 putting greens, driving range, Pro shop and the Manuel Piñero International Golf Academy. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Within the Hotel there are two restaurants and three bars. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities. The cuisine ranges from Mediterranean to Oriental not forgetting vegetarian, catering for all types of individuals. Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians and, at a later date, the Greco-Roman civilisation laid the first cornerstones of urban settlements which, to this day, bear the marks of their passage through time During the Middle Ages, Arabic, Jewish and Christian cultures, singly and through a process of mutual cross-influence, gave rise to the birth of cities which have come to house an historical-artistic heritage of incalculable proportions Tradition alone does not suffice Modernity too is essential, and this was something certain Spanish monarchs –Charles III for one– managed to successfully apply during their reigns in order to beautify townscapes, like that of Madrid, with parks and landmark monuments, thereby instilling the city with a spirit of renewal. Guest rooms are decorated in true Mediterranean style with terracotta tiles and wooden furniture. It was this element of urban renewal that became even more evident at a later date, in the form of townplans designed to extend and enlarge the leading cities, and the construction of graceful buildings which, in keeping with the shifts and changes in architectural tastes, have helped shape the identity of Spain’s cities over the last two hundred years. Each room features private balcony, data port for Internet access, Westin's signature Heavenly BedT, in-room safe and air conditioning, among other amenities. This contrast is also to be seen in the individual heartbeat of Spain’s cities, where surroundings, climate and daily lifestyles harmonise to lend each its own typical character and atmosphere. The convention center with its modern facilities and rooftop garden are perfect to host business meetings, incentives, banqueting and social events In addition, Andalusian culture, Marbella's city center and the boutique shopping and sparkling nightlife of Puerto Banús are within minutes of the tranquil resort. Some reveal to us a testimony to a glorious past and a monumental heritage; others, an exuberance of light and colour; and others still, the mysteries of wreathing morning mists and a horizon mantled in eternal green. Excellent and modern infrastructure offers a direct access to Malaga International Airport within 40 minutes (65 km ). Whether cosmopolitan or provincial, locked in time or flourishing and go-ahead, they are fascinating in the wide spectrum of realities and possibilities that they hold out to all who visit them and enjoy their warm hospitality.